Senior Manager - LEAD

Role & responsibilities: Overall Role: The Senior Manager – AI in Education & Digital Learning will be responsible for leading KEF’s strategic initiatives at the intersection of education and artificial intelligence. This includes the end-to-end design and implementation of the AI in Education Fellowship, as well as spearheading teacher and internal staff capacity-building through innovative, AI-integrated training programs. In addition to shaping the broader digital learning strategy, the role will ensure that AI-driven pedagogical approaches and content are aligned with national priorities and global education frameworks. The Senior Manager will work closely with internal teams, EdTech specialists, government stakeholders, and external partners to build future-ready, tech-enabled school ecosystems, with a strong focus on inclusive and responsible use of AI in education. Key Responsibilities Areas: Design and lead the AI in Education Fellowship program for teachers, including the development of training content, delivery strategy, assessment tools, and certification framework. Develop and implement AI-integrated teacher training modules that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsible AI usage in classrooms. Stay updated with national and international developments in AI in Education, including frameworks like UNESCO's AI competencies for teachers, and embed relevant practices in KEF programs. Collaborate with AI and EdTech partners, universities, and research institutions to build a robust ecosystem that supports AI-driven learning in urban, vernacular medium schools. Monitor and evaluate the impact of AI interventions in teaching-learning processes and iterate based on feedback and data. Support the development of scalable AI-based digital tools to enhance instructional planning, personalized learning, and formative assessments in classrooms. Mentor internal teams and partner educators in understanding and applying AI in pedagogically sound and ethical ways. Planning, Monitoring and communication of the Project execution Develop annual learning and growth plans for teachers, students, and schools, incorporating AI-enabled teaching strategies and digital tools. Leverage AI-based analytics platforms and dashboards to track training delivery, teacher engagement, and student learning outcomes in real time. Use predictive insights from data tools to anticipate challenges, personalize interventions, and adjust strategies to improve implementation quality. Work closely with the MIS and M&E teams to ensure AI-driven monitoring systems are effectively capturing key data points for both process and outcome tracking. Create reports and presentations that communicate project progress and impact, using visualization tools powered by AI (e.g., dashboards, trend mapping). Ensure consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders to share insights, success stories, and learnings from AI-enabled interventions. External Collaborations Identify and collaborate with leading AI and EdTech organizations, academic institutions, research bodies, and foundations working on the intersection of AI and education. Forge strategic partnerships with organizations developing AI tools for adaptive learning, teacher support systems, and classroom data analytics. Explore collaborations with global and national initiatives (e.g., UNESCO, NITI Aayog, IITs, or AI for Education initiatives) to align with emerging best practices and frameworks. Partner with content providers and certification bodies to co-develop AI-integrated teacher training programs and micro-credentialing modules. Leverage external technical expertise to ensure ethical and inclusive use of AI in education, especially for vernacular, under-resourced school contexts. Represent KEF at forums, panels, and collaborative platforms focused on AI in education, EdTech innovation, and digital equity. Financial management Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with AI-related program goals. Monitor fund utilization and ensure compliance with organizational and donor guidelines. Optimize resource allocation for AI tools, training, and implementation activities. Candidate specifications: Educational Qualification Master’s in Education/ MSc.IT /Education Technology/B.Tech. MBA with specialization in CSR/ Education Technology Certification or Education in AI Years of experience 10+ years in designing, executing, and leading school education-based projects Minimum 5 years in EdTech projects with experience in CSR/EdTech in education organizations, teacher training, school LMS, and digital learning solutions Work skills Excellent interpersonal skills and stakeholder management Strong command of quantitative and qualitative data analysis, report writing, and presentations Project design and planning, team leadership, and time management Familiarity with EdTech and AI tools relevant to education Other skills Learning orientation and creative problem-solving Strong integrity and self-motivation Organized, analytical, and results-drivenincts to develop new approaches and solutions Attributes Analytical: breaks down problems and applies a systematic approach Organized: demonstrates concern for accuracy and detail Self-motivated: displays interest and persistence in doing the tasks at hand Integrity: achieves a high level of trust in relationships Job Specifications: Nature of job: On payroll Location: HO, Mumbai Hours of work: 8 hours 6 days a week (alternate Saturdays are weekly offs) Working conditions The job can involve working conditions that include 8 hour shifts between 8 am to 7 pm. There are two week offs in a month apart from casual and privilege leaves. This job will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages and travelling across the project locations across India. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Kotak Education Foundation reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet intervention and organizational needs as necessary. About KEF : Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) was founded by Uday Kotak. He was the Founder Trustee of KEF and former Managing Director & CEO, of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. He has led the group in a broad range of financial services for over 30 years. Kotak Education Foundation’s (KEF) mission is to support children and youth from underprivileged families through different education-based interventions to rise above the poverty line and lead a life of dignity through sustainable processes. KEF works with some of India's most economically underprivileged communities, attempting to alleviate poverty through education and livelihood programs. KEF works on various Educational initiatives, Livelihoods & Scholarship programs in India and below are some of the highlights: SCHOOL EDUCATION- State Education transformation achieved in 2 States (Maharashtra and Gujarat, piloting projects in other states) impacting learning outcomes of 1 million students for progressive improvement in grade appropriateness SCHOLARSHIPS- 15,000 Scholarships awarded for higher education with 2,500 graduating and gainfully employed, yielding a 2.5X ROI in a year VOCATIONAL EDUCATION- 60,000 youth (dropouts/graduates) and 30,000 school students trained on futuristic employable skills yielding an 8X ROI in a year Visit our website https://kotakeducation.org/ to learn more about our programs. Show more Show less